I’m dishing out the tough love today. I hope you’re ready for it. Do you get ticked off when people let you down. Are you disappointed when people don’t honor their commitments and promises to you? Now ask yourself this: you are dropping the ball on the commitments you promises you make to yourself? Do you get wishy-washy and lack follow through? Watch the video and give yourself an honest self-assessment. Here is your kick in the pants for you to raise the bar. It’s time to achieve more. Do it for yourself.

I took a much needed break from posting recently, but I’m back at it now and feeling refreshed. Pics in the video are from my Instagram. Be sure to follow me there! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. xoxo

I crawled out from the covers on Saturday morning, complete with wild bed hair and stank morning breath. And then it happened. It happened almost immediately and without hesitation. My stomachs began to quiver with longing to be back at Waffle House gobbling up the All-Star Special. In particular, I wanted those Waffle House waffles.

But alas! My mind had a genius idea. I can make these dang things at home. And can you, too. I had great success whipping up a batch of knockoff Waffle House Waffles. They taste just ohhh so delicious and are very, very close to the infamous Waffle House recipe.

Matthew was impressed. He gave these waffles an 8.5 out of 10 on the Knockoff Scale. Your belly will be full of joy if you make this. Go on. Make some for your hungry family and impress them, too. I insist.

Adapted from recipe as seen on Food.com. We've switched out an ingredient or two, and doubled the batch to yield 9 delicious waffles. Feed your hungry crew or halve all ingredients for a smaller batch. If you any leftover batter, simply save it dinner. Yesss. Waffles for dinner! Because why not?

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

2 eggs

1 cup white sugar*

4 tbsp melted butter

4 tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup half-and-half

1 cup milk

½ cup buttermilk (use additional half-and-half if you do not have buttermilk)

Beans, beans, they make you fart. Heheheeee. But I swear to you, this Easy Black Bean Burger didn’t make me gaseous.

If you’re craving a delicious, satisfying burger, but you also need to keep an eye on your calorie intake, then sink your hungry chompers into this vegetarian black bean burger. It’s flavorful and filling, and ready in less than 15 minutes!

Taste your mixture to be sure you’re satisfied with flavor profile BEFORE adding the eggs.

Add eggs & stir thoroughly.

Slowly add breadcrumbs until the recommended consistency is reached. The mix should be able to form a patty that holds together but is not too dry. It will be a bit sticky before cooking.

Add half butter, half olive oil to pan. Cook your burger a few minutes on each side until nicely browned.

Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

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Don’t forget to add a nice, soft bun. No dried up, crumbling stale buns are allowed. But, seriously, you can still make this even without a bun. Lightly toast up two slices of bread and you’re all set. Now dig into this black bean burger, for goodness sake. Go make it right now!

Hey everyone! Join me for this fun 8-minute home power walk to burn fat and strengthen your abs. Get up and walk with me! There are 3 sets (3 songs) in this workout to help you warm up, get your heart rate up, and then cool down. All of the moves are easy to follow. There’s no frustration with difficult choreography, so let’s get moving!

Click on the Video Below to Begin Your Workout

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Hey guys! This easy dance workout is to Pharrell Williams’ song Runnin’ from the Hidden Figures soundtrack. This has an old school vibe and you’re gonna love it! Remember it make this dance workout your own and keep it sassy!

All of my dance workouts are designed to be easy so you can follow along, have fun, and burn calories without worrying about complicated moves.

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Hi! I'm Josie. This is where I share my passions for healthy living, natural health, fitness, and happiness. My goal is for you to be empowered and informed by what you read and learn here. I'm 44 years old and I love Jesus. I've been married to my husband for 13 years. I have 4 children (ages 24, 21, 12 and 8), and I'm also a grandmother to a sweet 2-year old little girl. I've lost over 40 pounds during my weight loss journey. I encourage you to stay empowered. Always keep your head up and stay strong! Meet Josie